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“I worked with Dave at the Fed. Ctr. for a number of years. I very much respected him and enjoyed our relationship. Rest In Peace my friend.
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1 of 8 | Posted by: A friend

“Jane, Jennifer, Steven and family,My deepest condolences on the passing of David. He was such a dear man. I feel blessed that I was able to be with...Read More »
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Alicia Stark - Battle Creek, MI

“Sorry to hear about Dave, he was always friendly and good to talk to. My sympathies to the family.
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Jackie Hanna - Portage, MI

“Dave and I worked in the Federal Center together. I was also helping in St. Vincent DePaul with Dave and John Donnelly.
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Roger Kriegbaum - Centerville, OH

5 of 8 | Posted by: Roger Kriegbaum - Centerville, OH

“Dave and I worked together at the Federal Center for several years. I remember him as being very professional in every thing he undertook. I...Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Bob Thompson - Coworker

“May he rest in peace. I remember him well. It was always a pleasure when he'd stop by to chat. He was a great guy and coworker. RIP Dave
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Salina (Cindy Ramos) Fell - MI

“Dave and I worked together at the Federal Center.He was a good Guy.
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Mike Dennis - Galesburg, MI

David Andrew Schmitt, 84, of Battle Creek, died January 17, 2020 at the Legacy of the Oaks. David was born June 15, 1935 in Racine, WI, the son of William and Regina (Poplawski) Schmitt. He was a 1959 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor's Degree in chemical engineering.
David served honorably in the U.S. Army Chemical Corp. from 1959-1962. He graduated from Western New England College with a M.B.A. Degree in 1976. Dave was employed at the Battle Creek Federal Center from 1976 until his retirement in 1999.

Dave was united in marriage to Jane Sherman in 1960. Surviving are his wife Jane; daughter, Jennifer (Stephen) Spangler of Overland Park, KS; numerous cousins, nieces and their families. Dave was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Thomas J. Schmitt of Racine, WI.

David was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church and the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Leila Arboretum Society and the Kalamazoo Chapter of NARFE. David loved music and had been a percussionist with the Racine Kitles in his youth. He also loved travel, theatre and cheering on his Wisconsin Badgers. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and friend.

Friends will be received Wednesday, January 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 5:00 p.m. at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Dave's life will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the St. Philip Catholic Church, with Fr. Robert Johansen officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Philip Catholic Church. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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Memories & Candles

I worked with Dave at the Fed. Ctr. for a number of years. I very much respected him and enjoyed our relationship. Rest In Peace my friend.

Posted by: A friend Jan 26, 2020

Jane, Jennifer, Steven and family,My deepest condolences on the passing of David. He was such a dear man. I feel blessed that I was able to be with him at the legacy. I will always remember him and pray for his soul and for your family.Eternal rest grant unto David O Lord.And let the perpetual light shine upon him.And may his soul and all souls of all the faithful departed,through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.Your friend in Christ,Alicia Stark

Posted by: Alicia Stark - Battle Creek, MI - Friend Jan 21, 2020

Sorry to hear about Dave, he was always friendly and good to talk to. My sympathies to the family.

Posted by: Jackie Hanna - Portage, MI - Coworker Jan 20, 2020

Dave and I worked in the Federal Center together. I was also helping in St. Vincent DePaul with Dave and John Donnelly.

Posted by: Roger Kriegbaum - Centerville, OH Jan 20, 2020

Posted by: Roger Kriegbaum - Centerville, OH Jan 20, 2020

Dave and I worked together at the Federal Center for several years. I remember him as being very professional in every thing he undertook. I considered him to be a great friend and coworker. I might add that I do remember Mike Dennis, who also left a memory, those were goodyears

Posted by: Bob Thompson - Coworker Jan 19, 2020

May he rest in peace. I remember him well. It was always a pleasure when he'd stop by to chat. He was a great guy and coworker. RIP Dave